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Paclitaxel + Bevacizumab (Avastin) for the Treatment of Metastatic or Unresectable Angiosarcoma

Paclitaxel in Combination With Bevacizumab (Avastin) for the Treatment of Metastatic or Unresectable Angiosarcoma

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01055028
Enrollment
18
Registered
2010-01-25
Start date
2010-02-28
Completion date
2016-06-24
Last updated
2018-03-26

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Conditions

Angiosarcomas, Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Brief summary

This is an open-label, single-arm, multi-center, Phase 2 study with Paclitaxel in combination with Bevacizumab in patients with Unresectable or Metastatic Angiosarcoma. The study aims to determine the safety and effectiveness of combining two drugs Paclitaxel and Bevacizumab in the treatment of Angiosarcoma that cannot be removed by surgery, or has spread to other parts of your body. The primary objective is to evaluate 4month non progression rate. The secondary objective is to evaluate overall response rate after 3rd and 6th cycle, median duration of response, 6th and 12th month survival, toxicity of Paclitaxel and Bevacizumab combination, toxicity of maintenance Bevacizumab and to collect paraffin-embedded tumor blocks for angiogenesis markers and tissue microarray.

Detailed description

Regimen A versus B was chosen at the discretion of the treating physician. Both groups were analyzed together as far as outcome. Patients were to receive paclitaxel 200 mg/m2 intravenously over 3 hours every 21 days (Regimen A) or pactlitaxel 90 mg/m2 weekly x 3 of a 28 day cycle (Regimen B) followed by bevacizumab 15 mg/kg intravenously over (cycle 1: 90 min; cycle 2: 60 min; cycles 3-6: 30 min) every 21 days x 6 cycles. Maintenance bevacizumab (MB) started after the completion of combination of paclitaxel and bevacizumab and it was given at a dose of 15 mg/kg intravenously once every 21 days for a maximum of 8 cycles. Patients were allowed to receive growth factors. Dose reductions were done based on hematologic and non-hematologic toxicities.

Interventions

DRUGBevacizumab

15 mg/kg, IV every 21 days x 6 cycles.

DRUGPaclitaxel

Regimen A / Treatment 1: 200 mg/m² IV over 3 hours every 21 days. Regimen B / Treatment 2: 90 mg/m² weekly x 3 of a 28-day cycle

Sponsors

Genentech, Inc.
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Stanford University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Baseline measurements and evaluations must be obtained within 4 weeks of registration to the study. Abnormal PET scans will not constitute evaluable disease, unless verified by computed tomography (CT) scan or other appropriate imaging * At least 1 objective measurable disease parameter by Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST) criteria * Unresectable locally advanced or metastatic angiosarcoma * ≤ 2 prior chemotherapeutic regimens for angiosarcoma * No prior paclitaxel, docetaxel, or bevacizumab for angiosarcoma (previous paclitaxel or docetaxel allowed if not given for angiosarcoma and more than 12 months has elapsed since last dose) * No evidence of other active malignancies other than carcinomas in-situ of the cervix or basal cell carcinoma of the skin within 6 months prior to registration * If history of deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, receiving a stable dose of anticoagulation therapy for at least 2 weeks prior to registration * Within 7 days prior to registration, use of any anti-platelet drugs, such as ticlopidine, clopidogrel, and cilostazol. The use of aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) is allowed * ECOG performance status 0 to 2 * Patients must have adequate organ function as evidenced by the following laboratory studies (within 2 weeks prior to registration): * Serum creatinine ≤ 2.0 mg/dL * Total bilirubin ≤ 2.0 x upper limit of normal (ULN). If documented hepatic involvement, can be ≤ 3 x ULN * Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) or Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \< 2 x ULN. If documented hepatic involvement, can be ≤ 5 x ULN * Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1500/mm3 and platelet count \> 100,000/mm3 * Platelets ≤ 1.5 x ULN * International normalized ratio (INR) ≤ 1.5 x ULN * Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) ≤ 1.5 x ULN * Left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 50% * ≥ 18 years * Women of childbearing potential must have a negative human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) pregnancy test within 2 weeks prior to registration

Exclusion criteria

* Life expectancy \< 12 weeks * Current, recent (within 4 weeks of the first infusion of this study), or planned participation in an another experimental drug study * Inadequately-controlled hypertension (defined as systolic blood pressure \> 150 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure \> 100 mmHg) * History of hypertensive crisis or hypertensive encephalopathy * New York Heart Association (NYHA) Grade II or greater congestive heart failure * History of myocardial infarction or unstable angina within 6 months prior to Day 1 * History of stroke or transient ischemic attack within 6 months prior to Day 1 * Known central nervous system (CNS) disease, except for treated brain metastasis. Treated brain metastases are defined as having no evidence of progression or hemorrhage after treatment and no ongoing requirement for dexamethasone, as ascertained by clinical examination and brain imaging (MRI or CT) during the screening period. Anticonvulsants (stable dose) are allowed. Treatment for brain metastases may include whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT), radiosurgery (RS; Gamma Knife, LINAC, or equivalent) or a combination as deemed appropriate by the treating physician. Patients with CNS metastases treated by neurosurgical resection or brain biopsy performed within 3 months prior to Day 1 will be excluded. * Significant vascular disease (eg, aortic aneurysm, requiring surgical repair or recent peripheral arterial thrombosis) within 6 months prior to Day 1 * History of hemoptysis (≥ 1/2 teaspoon of bright red blood per episode) within 1 month prior to Day 1 * Evidence of bleeding diathesis or significant coagulopathy (in the absence of therapeutic anticoagulation) * Major surgical procedure, open biopsy, or significant traumatic injury within 28 days prior to Day 1 or anticipation of need for major surgical procedure during the course of the study * Core biopsy or other minor surgical procedure, excluding placement of a vascular access device, within 7 days prior to Day 1 * History of abdominal fistula or gastrointestinal perforation within 6 months prior to Day 1 * Serious, non-healing wound, active ulcer, or untreated bone fracture * Proteinuria as demonstrated by a urine protein: creatinine ratio (UPC) ratio ≥ 1.0 at screening * Known hypersensitivity to any component of bevacizumab * Active infection requiring parental antibiotics * Known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection * Pregnant or breast feeding * Inability to comply with study and/or follow-up procedures

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Progression-free Survival (PFS)4 monthsThe primary objective of this study was to evaluate progression-free survival (PFS or non-progression rate) through 4 months from start of treatment. Progression is defined as ≥ 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, as compared to the baseline measurements, and/or the appearance of one or more new lesion(s).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Overall Survival (OS) at 12 Months12 monthsAssessed as the number of subjects known to remain alive 12 months after study entry
Overall Response Rate After 3 Cycles12 weeksResponse was assessed by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Criteria, per protocol. Overall response rate (ORR) is the sum of the Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR) rates. The ORR for participants after 3 cycles of treatment (12 weeks) is expressed as the number and proportion of subjects. RECIST Criteria * CR = Disappearance of all target lesions * PR = ≥ 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions * Progressive disease (PD) = 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, and/or the appearance of one or more new lesion(s), * Stable disease (SD) = Small changes that do not meet any of the above criteria
Overall Response Rate After 6th Cycle6 CyclesResponse was assessed by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Criteria, per protocol. Overall response rate (ORR) is the sum of the Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR) rates. The ORR for participants after 6 cycles of treatment (24 weeks) is expressed as the number and proportion of subjects. RECIST Criteria * CR = Disappearance of all target lesions * PR = ≥ 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions * Progressive disease (PD) = 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, and/or the appearance of one or more new lesion(s), * Stable disease (SD) = Small changes that do not meet any of the above criteria
Overall Survival (OS) at 6 Months6 monthsAssessed as the number of subjects known to remain alive 6 months after study entry

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Regimen A Treatment 1
Participants were to receive paclitaxel 200 mg/m² intravenously over 3 hours every 21 days followed by bevacizumab 15 mg/kg intravenously over (cycle 1: 90 min; cycle 2: 60 min; cycles 3 to 6: 30 min) every 21 days x 6 cycles. Maintenance bevacizumab (MB), 15 mg/kg once every 21 days intravenously for a maximum of 8 cycles, was initiated after the completion of paclitaxel + bevacizumab combination.
9
Regimen B Treatment 2
Patients were to receive paclitaxel 90 mg/m² weekly x 3 of a 28-day cycle followed by bevacizumab 15 mg/kg intravenously over (cycle 1: 90 min; cycle 2: 60 min; cycles 3 to 6: 30 min) every 21 days x 6 cycles. Maintenance bevacizumab (MB), 15 mg/kg once every 21 days intravenously for a maximum of 8 cycles, was initiated after the completion of paclitaxel + bevacizumab combination.
9
Total18

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Inter-treatment PeriodDid not start Cycle 403
ScreeningScreen Failure11
Treatment Cycles 1 to 3Adverse Event01
Treatment Cycles 1 to 3Discontinued, < 3 cycles treatment22

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTotalRegimen A Treatment 1Regimen B Treatment 2
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
12 Participants6 Participants6 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
6 Participants3 Participants3 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
17 Participants8 Participants9 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants2 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
15 Participants7 Participants8 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
9 Participants5 Participants4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants4 Participants5 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 80 / 8
other
Total, other adverse events
8 / 88 / 8
serious
Total, serious adverse events
8 / 84 / 8

Outcome results

Primary

Progression-free Survival (PFS)

The primary objective of this study was to evaluate progression-free survival (PFS or non-progression rate) through 4 months from start of treatment. Progression is defined as ≥ 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, as compared to the baseline measurements, and/or the appearance of one or more new lesion(s).

Time frame: 4 months

Population: Includes all subjects that started treatment

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Regimen A Treatment 1Progression-free Survival (PFS)4 Participants without disease progression
Regimen B Treatment 2Progression-free Survival (PFS)5 Participants without disease progression
Secondary

Overall Response Rate After 3 Cycles

Response was assessed by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Criteria, per protocol. Overall response rate (ORR) is the sum of the Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR) rates. The ORR for participants after 3 cycles of treatment (12 weeks) is expressed as the number and proportion of subjects. RECIST Criteria * CR = Disappearance of all target lesions * PR = ≥ 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions * Progressive disease (PD) = 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, and/or the appearance of one or more new lesion(s), * Stable disease (SD) = Small changes that do not meet any of the above criteria

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: Includes participants that complete 3 cycles of treatment

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Regimen A Treatment 1Overall Response Rate After 3 CyclesComplete Response (CR)1 Participants
Regimen A Treatment 1Overall Response Rate After 3 CyclesStable Disease (SD)1 Participants
Regimen A Treatment 1Overall Response Rate After 3 CyclesPartial Response (PR)2 Participants
Regimen A Treatment 1Overall Response Rate After 3 CyclesProgressive Disease (PD)2 Participants
Regimen B Treatment 2Overall Response Rate After 3 CyclesProgressive Disease (PD)1 Participants
Regimen B Treatment 2Overall Response Rate After 3 CyclesComplete Response (CR)0 Participants
Regimen B Treatment 2Overall Response Rate After 3 CyclesPartial Response (PR)2 Participants
Regimen B Treatment 2Overall Response Rate After 3 CyclesStable Disease (SD)2 Participants
Secondary

Overall Response Rate After 6th Cycle

Response was assessed by the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) Criteria, per protocol. Overall response rate (ORR) is the sum of the Complete Response (CR) + Partial Response (PR) rates. The ORR for participants after 6 cycles of treatment (24 weeks) is expressed as the number and proportion of subjects. RECIST Criteria * CR = Disappearance of all target lesions * PR = ≥ 30% decrease in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions * Progressive disease (PD) = 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, and/or the appearance of one or more new lesion(s), * Stable disease (SD) = Small changes that do not meet any of the above criteria

Time frame: 6 Cycles

Population: Includes participants that complete 6 cycles of treatment

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Regimen A Treatment 1Overall Response Rate After 6th CycleComplete Response (CR)1 Participants
Regimen A Treatment 1Overall Response Rate After 6th CycleStable Disease (SD)1 Participants
Regimen A Treatment 1Overall Response Rate After 6th CyclePartial Response (PR)2 Participants
Regimen A Treatment 1Overall Response Rate After 6th CycleProgressive Disease (PD)2 Participants
Regimen B Treatment 2Overall Response Rate After 6th CyclePartial Response (PR)0 Participants
Regimen B Treatment 2Overall Response Rate After 6th CycleComplete Response (CR)0 Participants
Regimen B Treatment 2Overall Response Rate After 6th CycleProgressive Disease (PD)1 Participants
Regimen B Treatment 2Overall Response Rate After 6th CycleStable Disease (SD)1 Participants
Secondary

Overall Survival (OS) at 12 Months

Assessed as the number of subjects known to remain alive 12 months after study entry

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Regimen A Treatment 1Overall Survival (OS) at 12 Months6 Participants
Regimen B Treatment 2Overall Survival (OS) at 12 Months6 Participants
Secondary

Overall Survival (OS) at 6 Months

Assessed as the number of subjects known to remain alive 6 months after study entry

Time frame: 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Regimen A Treatment 1Overall Survival (OS) at 6 Months7 Participants
Regimen B Treatment 2Overall Survival (OS) at 6 Months8 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 26, 2026